BOONE — Community members may see a white bus that is strikingly similar to a food truck roaming around Boone. But once they step inside they will quickly realize that the bus isn’t filled with food, but plants.
BOONE — Watauga High School Health Science classes are learning with some new technology — a 3D anatomy and dissection table. Read moreWHS gets new high-tech table for Health Science classes, clubs
WATAUGA — On April 28, 2021, when his fellow law enforcement officers were wounded and trapped inside with an armed subject, SBI Special Agent… Read moreSBI agent, son of WCSO sheriff honored for actions during April 28 standoff
BLOWING ROCK — Birdies Coffee and Treats’s Giving Tuesday campaign raised $2,500 to help pay off school lunch debt. Read moreBirdies Coffee and Treats raises money for WCS student lunch debt
BOONE — Watauga High School held its 22nd annual Mr. WHS competition on Saturday, Dec. 3 to raise money for several Watauga County families. Read moreStudents perform in Mr. WHS fundraiser for a good cause
WATAUGA — Exciting, hands-on learning projects are coming to six local Watauga and Avery County classrooms after a total of $5,728 in Bright I… Read moreTeachers win Bright Ideas grants from Blue Ridge Energy
BOONE — Richard Rose was the producing director of the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia for 27 years, retiring on Dec. 31, 2019 with more … Read moreIn its 90th year, Barter Theatre finally comes to Boone
JEFFERSON — Almost a year ago, Ashe County Sheriff B. Phil Howell, DSS Director Tracie McMillan and Randy Rhodes stood before the Ashe County … Read moreHigh Country gets state's first Safe Haven Baby Box
WATAUGA — Recently elected Watauga County Commissioners Todd Castle and Braxton Eggers took their seats on the board under the leadership of n… Read moreEggers, Castle sworn in as newest county commissioners
Land Transfers
The following information is courtesy of the Watauga County Register of Deeds Office website and is public record. A grantee indicates the rec… Read moreLand transfers
BOONE — The Southern Appalachian Historical Association, producer of the classic drama “Horn in the West,” is seeking an artistic director for… Read moreSouthern Appalachian Historical Association seeks artistic director for Horn in the West
BOONE — The Boone Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying two su… Read moreBoone Police seeking assistance after Zaxby's display stolen
Soil and Water District Supervisors member Hughes speaks to lawmakers at D.C. tree lighting ceremony
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chris Hughes, a board member on the Watauga Soil and Water Conservation D… Read moreSoil and Water District Supervisors member Hughes speaks to lawmakers at D.C. tree lighting ceremony
WATAUGA — The Hunger and Health Coalition is in need of volunteers for the month of December… Read moreHunger and Health Coalition seeking volunteers for holiday season
BOONE — Brookshire Road will close at 9 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 12 for maintenance. Read moreBrookshire Road to close for maintenance Dec. 12
Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman was sworn in On Dec. 5 to another term after he was elect… Read moreHagaman sworn in as Watauga County sheriff for another term
Latest e-Edition
The following are highlights from teams across Watauga County for the week of Nov. 29 to Dec. 5. Read moreSports In Brief: Dec. 7
BOONE — Meghan Dawson has resigned as App State's head field hockey coach to spend time with her family, Director of Athletics Doug Gillin ann… Read moreAfter best season in 44 years, App State field hockey program sees head coach resign
WINSTON-SALEM — On Thursday, Dec. 1, the Watauga High School track teams attended their second indoor meet of the winter season. In the Titan … Read morePioneers indoor track teams earn 1st and 2nd place finishes in second meet of season
TAYLORSVILLE — On the evening of Thursday, Dec. 1, the Watauga High School swim teams trekked off the mountain to their second meet of the sea… Read moreWatauga swim teams each claim strong victories against conference opposition
BOONE — Community members may see a white bus that is strikingly similar to a food truck roaming around Boone. But once they step inside they … Read moreA new business is planting its roots in the High Country
BOONE — Muppet favorites Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, The Great Gonzo, and all their lovable friends join forces for a unique tak… Read more'The Muppet Christmas Carol' to show at The Appalachian Theatre on Dec. 17
BOONE — Richard Rose was the producing director of the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia for 27 years, retiring on Dec. 31, 2019 with more … Read moreIn its 90th year, Barter Theatre finally comes to Boone
The following information was provided by AppHealthCare. Restaurants, food stands, meat markets and educational food services are inspected on… Read moreWatauga County health inspections
BOONE — Not since the historic flood of 1940 forced the closure of the Linville River Train Station has a train stopped in downtown Boone. Tha… Read more'The Polar Express' will be the 'first' train to stop in Boone since 1940
